Serge Lutens La Religieuse Eau de Parfum
50 ml
100 ml
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Brand:
Serge Lutens
Line: la religieuse
Product Type: eau de parfum
Classification: niche
Volume: 50 ml, 100 ml
Country: France
Made in: France
Gender: unisex
Scent Type: eastern, flower
Top Notes: Jasmine
Heart Notes: Civet
Base Notes: Frankincense, Musk
What comes to mind when one hears or sees a nun? What questions and guesses emerge? The fragrance of Serge Lutens La Religieuse captures the mysteriousness and complexity inherent to this religious spirit, embodying both the purity of a soul, akin to white flower petals, and the darkness of a dense night, the cloak in which she hides. This perfume is a symphony of contrasts, contradictions, and the unification of elements that seem impossible to combine.
The initial chord of the fragrance pyramid gently resonates with a honeyed overtone of regal jasmine. At the heart of the perfume composition, one can sense the animalistic shades of rich civet. The intoxicating trail of the scented water leaves behind a captivating aftertaste with smoky tones of enveloping frankincense with balsamic nuances and the sensual subtleties of powdery musk.
If we were to associate the scent with a color, it would be a violet-gray. I bought it as a winter fragrance. There isn't too much animalistic scent on my skin - it doesn't smell unpleasant. Although there is a hint of something woolen. One time, I applied too much and got a headache. So it needs to be applied in moderation. The fragrance is quite compact, the sillage is not too overpowering. It's unlikely to bother anyone. But I was surprised when I applied it on myself in the evening during the summer heat. The fragrance completely changed, becoming more transparent. It smelled like chewing gum or children's toothpaste to me: a slight freshness even appeared, moderate sweetness, notes of jasmine. This is definitely not an everyday perfume. It can quickly become tiresome. But if you want something unusual - unisex and not girly - it's perfect for you. On men's skin, it smells slightly different. The bottle lasts a long time. Mine is waiting for warmer weather. It needs some time to settle after being shaken during transportation. It lasts for 3-4 hours. I would give it a solid 4.
I didn't buy it here, but I want to share my impression. The first thought after applying it is that this cannot be Serge Lutens, as most of the master's creations are complex, sometimes even heavy to perceive (but that's why I love them even more))). This perfume, however, envelops me in a light cloud of jasmine. I can't detect civet, perhaps because I don't know how it sounds. Then comes the musk, pure and white, followed by frankincense... In the end, everything blends together harmoniously. The fragrance is perfect for everyday wear and any time of the year, with a longevity of exactly 4 hours. I will definitely enjoy using it!